breathing

noun

breath·​ing ˈbrē-t͟hiŋ 

: either of the marks ʽ and ʼ used in writing Greek to indicate aspiration or its absence

Examples of breathing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

At one point, Addison even resorted to using a penlight to assess the baby's breathing. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025

In the fourth, after a Gonzalez flagrant foul and two quick New York buckets cut the Celtics’ cushion from 12 points to three in a flash, Minott drilled another three out of a timeout to give his team some breathing room. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025

Warning signs include difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, severe dehydration, inability to stay awake, bluish discoloration of the lips or face, or symptoms that rapidly worsen. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025

While most are mild and don’t cause symptoms, moderate or severe cases can lead to back pain, breathing problems and reduced mobility. —Kate Snow, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing breathing

• air-breathing
• breathing space
• breathing tube
• fire-breathing
• rough breathing
• smooth breathing

Rhymes for breathing

• sheathing
• teething
• bequeathing
• rebreathing